Sausage, White Bean, & Kale Soup.

I made this up recently, when desperately in need of a hearty soup. I've recently become a big fan of kale. It holds up much better than other southern greens when cooked, and doesn't get a little slimy even after sitting in the fridge for a couple of days. However, it does cook down a LOT, so even though it looks like a huge amount when you add it, it quickly shrinks.


Sausage, White Bean, & Kale Soup


1 pound good roll sausage, browned
1 onion, diced
1/2 pound carrots, diced
5 sticks celery, diced
1 pound chopped kale
3 cans white beans - (great northern, cannelini, pinto)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
32 oz. chicken stock (Kitchen Basics if at all possible)
2 cups water

Cook diced veggies with browned sausage for 10 minutes, then add everything else. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve with crusty French bread, or fresh cornbread.